Sonnet 129 is an interesting poem in Shakespeare’s set of sonnets‚ supposedly‚ addressed to his dark mistress. This sonnet is full figurative language and other poetic devices that let the reader know exactly how the poet feels about the emotions and dangers associated with lust. He also uses interesting punctuation choices that create the flow and tone of the poem. As the readers‚ we do not know who this poem is addressed to due to the lack of thou‚ he‚ or she in the poem. It does seem to be describing
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instance‚ Rowlandson states that her mistress had “g[iven] [her] [her] load [and] [Rowlandson] complained it was too heavy‚ whereupon [her mistress] gave [her] a slap in the face‚ and bade [her to] go” (270). This shows how Rowlandson is given the tasks of a slave in which she now has to do labor‚ she wasn’t accustomed to and as a way of enforcing Rowlandson to do her job she is punished by her mistress. As a result‚ Rowlandson is often oppressed by her mistress who constantly reminds Rowlandson of
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How can you implement tradition while remaining original? Many authors have been stuck inside this metaphorical box‚ and often do not know how they will escape. “Survival” by Margaret Atwood describes what seems to be the traditions of Canadian literature. When it comes to showing said traditions‚ “The Painted Door” and “Travel Piece” shows the traits “Survival” describes‚ but they manage to execute them in their own unique way. Both pieces of literature use negative events to advance their stories
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throughout the sonnet in order to display a concrete image for the passion which is an abstract idea. “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun/Coral is far more red then her lips’ red/If snow be white‚ why then her breasts are dun” (Sonnets p.1500). This comparison of the mistress’ qualities through the use of metaphors‚ displays Shakespeare’s individualistic point of view. It is as if the mistress is the only real object within the sonnet‚ which is brought to life through the details exposed through
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identity she would not be. Thus‚ a customary role in society and to the outlooks of others is portrayed. Orsino sees Cesario‚ as a young squire just starting out in the world‚ much like himself as a young‚ spry lad‚ so he has a tendency to be more willing to unload onto her with his troubles and sorrows‚ seeking a companion with which to share and to teach. Thus‚ Viola grows in her male disguise to get a better feeling for his inner self‚ not the self that he shows to the public‚ or would reveal and
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which makes thy love more strong‚ to love that well which thou must leave ere long.” These few lines mean that he is determined to make his mistress fall in love with him as he has for her. In the article “Addicted to Love? It’s Your Brain” by Ki Mae Heussner‚ Helen Fisher‚ a biological anthropologist states that “You just crave this person. You’re willing to do crazy things‚ stupid things.” A lovelorn person obsesses‚ carves and distorts
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During the 19th century‚ Britain was the most powerful and influential nation in the world; its Empire was spread throughout Europe‚ Asia and Africa. Explorers were constantly going to these newly conquered lands to spread English culture in an attempt to “civilize” the natives that were living there. Joseph Conrad was an explorer who traveled around the world to the various regions under Britain’s control. Even though he may have taken pride in the extent of the British Empire’s territory‚ it does
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that this must be his wife or new mistress. Therefore‚ Myrtle is very jealous and does not even notice that she is "being observed" (page 125) by Nick who knows what she is thinking. She just envies the woman in the yellow car. He described that Myrtle is assuming Jordan is Tom’s wife. Her reaction shows that she does not respect or love her husband at all. For her everything is wealth. Furthermore‚ she only wants to be with Tom to enjoy a wealthy life. She is willing to leave George for him which shows
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Society expects people to fall in love. That is‚ society expects people to find a life partner‚ get married‚ and have children. Those who do not follow the pattern are generally seen as hermits who sit in their houses with multiple forms of pets to keep them company. This burden life throws at human beings growing up‚ turns into a moral value. People want to find someone that makes them so happy that their heart hurts when they’re not with them. This would be the case if one does actually fall in
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specifically mentioned‚ she probably appears as Desdemona’s attendant at the beginning of 2.3‚ then exits and reappears after the brawl which disgraces Cassio. At the end of the scene‚ Iago is alone and plots to have Emilia "move for Cassio to her mistress". In 3.1‚ Cassio asks Emilia‚ "Give me advantage of some brief discourse with Desdemona alone." and Emilia allows him to enter. In 3.3‚ Emilia is present when Desdemona and Cassio confer‚ and present again when Desdemona urges Othello to receive
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